Racin' with Jason: Thompson International Speedwaytag:blog.masslive.com,2014:/racinwithjason/80010992014-04-09T00:22:52ZAuto Racing News and Notes with Jason Remillard of The RepublicanMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advancePhoto: Thompson Speedway driver Stan Mertz uses hood of racecar to honor fallen Boston firefighterstag:blog.masslive.com,2014:/racinwithjason/8001099.125818222014-04-03T22:50:17Z2014-04-03T23:01:22ZAt this weekend’s season-opening Icebreaker at Thompson (Conn.) Speedway Motorsports Park, the hood of Stan Mertz’s Sunoco Modified will pay tribute to Edward Walsh and Michael Kennedy, the two Boston firefighters killed in the line of duty last week. Three...The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/masstherepub/index.html
At this weekend’s season-opening Icebreaker at Thompson (Conn.) Speedway Motorsports Park, the hood of Stan Mertz’s Sunoco Modified will pay tribute to Edward Walsh and Michael Kennedy, the two Boston firefighters killed in the line of duty last week. Three...
Springfield's Mike O'Sullivan wins Granite State Pro Stock Series opener at Thompsontag:blog.masslive.com,2014:/racinwithjason/8001099.126148502014-04-09T00:22:52Z2014-04-09T00:33:04ZMike O'Sullivan started the 2014 Granite State Pro Stock Series season the way he ended the previous year.The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/masstherepub/index.html
Mike O'Sullivan started the 2014 Granite State Pro Stock Series season the way he ended the previous year.
Racin' With Jason: Agawam's John Catania ready for 2014 Sunoco Modified season at Thompsontag:blog.masslive.com,2014:/racinwithjason/8001099.123504362014-03-06T22:38:00Z2014-03-06T23:13:24ZJohn Catania is champing at the bit to get 2014 started with next month's Icebreaker. Jason Remillard | jremillard@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jremilla/index.html
John Catania is champing at the bit to get 2014 started with next month's Icebreaker.
Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park to allow its NASCAR Whelen All-American Series divisions to use new garage stallstag:blog.masslive.com,2014:/racinwithjason/8001099.121717662014-02-10T18:18:00Z2014-02-11T21:49:22ZThe Sunoco Modified, Late Model, Limited Sportsman and Mini Stock divisions will all be in one of the garage's 30 stalls during one of the track's seven events. Jason Remillard | jremillard@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jremilla/index.html
The Sunoco Modified, Late Model, Limited Sportsman and Mini Stock divisions will all be in one of the garage's 30 stalls during one of the track's seven events.
Jeff Zuidema steps down as competition director at Thompson Speedwaytag:blog.masslive.com,2014:/racinwithjason/8001099.119807032014-01-13T16:12:57Z2014-01-13T16:23:09ZOngoing back problems are forcing Jeff Zuidema away from Thompson.Jason Remillard | jremillard@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jremilla/index.html
Ongoing back problems are forcing Jeff Zuidema away from Thompson.
Special 25-lap shootout at New Hampshire Motor Speedway added to 2014 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour scheduletag:blog.masslive.com,2013:/racinwithjason//8001099.118264172013-12-14T18:39:00Z2013-12-14T18:38:53ZNASCAR announced Saturday that the 2014 schedule will again have 14 points races - beginning April 6 with the traditional Icebreaker at Thompson.Jason Remillard | jremillard@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jremilla/index.html
NASCAR announced Saturday that the 2014 schedule will again have 14 points races - beginning April 6 with the traditional Icebreaker at Thompson.
Thompson Speedway promotes Jeff Zuidema to competition director; hires Scott Tapley as race directortag:blog.masslive.com,2013:/racinwithjason//8001099.115384572013-10-30T20:01:00Z2013-10-30T20:04:56ZJosh Vanada has been general manager at Thompson (Conn.) Speedway Motorsports Park for only a few weeks, yet he has already made an impact in his new position.Jason Remillard | jremillard@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jremilla/index.html
Josh Vanada has been general manager at Thompson (Conn.) Speedway Motorsports Park for only a few weeks, yet he has already made an impact in his new position.
Racin' with Jason: Seven dates could be heavenly for Thompson Speedwaytag:blog.masslive.com,2013:/racinwithjason//8001099.114923172013-10-25T01:00:00Z2013-10-25T01:45:39ZJim Schaefer - AKA "The Long Island Mod Maniac" - is looking to create a third open Modified show this season.Jason Remillard | jremillard@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jremilla/index.html
Jim Schaefer - AKA "The Long Island Mod Maniac" - is looking to create a third open Modified show this season.
Ryan Preece wins NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship; Rowan Pennink wins Thompson World Seriestag:blog.masslive.com,2013:/racinwithjason//8001099.114717122013-10-20T22:45:00Z2013-10-22T02:21:58ZPreece didn't need to win the race to win the championship, but he gave it his best shot.Jason Remillard | jremillard@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jremilla/index.html
Preece didn't need to win the race to win the championship, but he gave it his best shot.
Seven race dates on 2014 Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park oval track scheduletag:blog.masslive.com,2013:/racinwithjason//8001099.114697072013-10-20T16:22:00Z2013-10-20T20:43:12ZSegment-style racing, built-in rain dates and two Wednesday dates are the highlights of the schedule.Jason Remillard | jremillard@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jremilla/index.html
Segment-style racing, built-in rain dates and two Wednesday dates are the highlights of the schedule.
John Zych Jr. (NEMA), Ben Seitz (ISMA) and Kerry Malone (Sunoco Modifieds) win World Series features at Thompsontag:blog.masslive.com,2013:/racinwithjason//8001099.114708072013-10-20T20:38:00Z2013-10-20T20:38:21ZJohn Zych Jr. won the NEMA Midget championship, while Lou Cicconi took the ISMA Supermodified title.Jason Remillard | jremillard@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jremilla/index.html
John Zych Jr. won the NEMA Midget championship, while Lou Cicconi took the ISMA Supermodified title.
Dan Meservey, Wayne Coury Jr., Mike Viens, Adam Norton, George Rego win at Thompson World Seriestag:blog.masslive.com,2013:/racinwithjason//8001099.114680342013-10-20T02:22:00Z2013-10-20T02:22:38ZWith a fifth-place finish, Robin "The Rocket" Berghman, of E. Providence, R.I., became the first female champion in Pro Four Modified history.Jason Remillard | jremillard@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jremilla/index.html
With a fifth-place finish, Robin "The Rocket" Berghman, of E. Providence, R.I., became the first female champion in Pro Four Modified history.
Keith Rocco collects Valenti Modified Racing Series victory at Thompson International Speedwaytag:blog.masslive.com,2013:/racinwithjason//8001099.114670142013-10-20T00:32:00Z2013-10-20T00:32:41ZKeith Rocco knows how to defend his home turf.Jason Remillard | jremillard@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jremilla/index.html
Keith Rocco knows how to defend his home turf.
Rick Gentes, Chad Baxter, Corey Hutchings, Duane Noll win World Series of Speedway Racing features at Thompsontag:blog.masslive.com,2013:/racinwithjason//8001099.114664882013-10-19T23:11:00Z2013-10-19T23:12:07ZRick Gentes survived three green-white-checkered restart attempts to win the Late Model feature.Jason Remillard | jremillard@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jremilla/index.html
Rick Gentes survived three green-white-checkered restart attempts to win the Late Model feature.
Ryan Preece closes in on NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour title; Bobby Santos wins Thompson World Series poletag:blog.masslive.com,2013:/racinwithjason//8001099.114649702013-10-19T20:17:00Z2013-10-19T20:17:24ZAs Ryan Preece closes in on his first NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship, his fellow competitors have no doubt in his ability to handle the pressure.Jason Remillard | jremillard@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jremilla/index.html
As Ryan Preece closes in on his first NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship, his fellow competitors have no doubt in his ability to handle the pressure.
Notes from World Series of Speedway Racing at Thompson International Speedwaytag:blog.masslive.com,2013:/racinwithjason//8001099.114640002013-10-19T17:44:00Z2013-10-19T17:45:02ZBarry Gray, of Belchertown, has opted not to take part in Sunday's Granite State Pro Stock Series 50-lap event.Jason Remillard | jremillard@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jremilla/index.html
Barry Gray, of Belchertown, has opted not to take part in Sunday's Granite State Pro Stock Series 50-lap event.
Racin' with Jason will have updates from World Series of Speedway Racing at Thompson International Speedwaytag:blog.masslive.com,2013:/racinwithjason//8001099.114589382013-10-19T00:12:00Z2013-10-19T00:22:25ZIf you can't make it to Thompson (Conn.) International Speedway for the World Series of Speedway Racing on Saturday and Sunday, fret not.Jason Remillard | jremillard@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jremilla/index.html
If you can't make it to Thompson (Conn.) International Speedway for the World Series of Speedway Racing on Saturday and Sunday, fret not.
Racin' with Jason: Tommy Barrett Jr. looks to finish Valenti Modified Racing Series season with back-to-back winstag:blog.masslive.com,2013:/racinwithjason//8001099.114384562013-10-18T01:00:00Z2013-10-18T01:24:51Z"I think we have a good chance going into Thompson with the momentum," Barrett said.Jason Remillard | jremillard@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jremilla/index.html
"I think we have a good chance going into Thompson with the momentum," Barrett said.
Racin' with Jason: Max Zachem excited for NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour debut at World Series of Speedway Racingtag:blog.masslive.com,2013:/racinwithjason//8001099.114014472013-10-11T01:00:00Z2013-10-11T01:07:25ZAll the work Max Zachem has done for Mike Smeriglio Racing has paid off in the opportunity of a lifetime.Jason Remillard | jremillard@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jremilla/index.html
All the work Max Zachem has done for Mike Smeriglio Racing has paid off in the opportunity of a lifetime.
Jeff Zuidema to return as race director next season at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Parktag:blog.masslive.com,2013:/racinwithjason//8001099.113997832013-10-09T21:55:00Z2013-10-09T21:55:38ZJeff Zuidema's experience behind the wheel has made him a respected authority figure.Jason Remillard | jremillard@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jremilla/index.html
Jeff Zuidema's experience behind the wheel has made him a respected authority figure.
Thompson, Conn., selectmen meet with residents about Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park construction concernstag:blog.masslive.com,2013:/racinwithjason//8001099.113947402013-10-09T02:12:00Z2013-10-09T02:14:34ZIt looks as though most objections and concerns were addressed Tuesday at a special meeting of the town's Board of Selectmen.Jason Remillard | jremillard@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jremilla/index.html
It looks as though most objections and concerns were addressed Tuesday at a special meeting of the town's Board of Selectmen.